Dreading your next family reunion? Dread no more. The Rivke Family Club—a sprawling network of 1,150 living family members descended from eastern Polish immigrants—are pros at putting together amazing reunions every five years, and they’re here to help. Two members of the family’s steering committee (yes, they actually have a steering committee) sat down with […]
Do your kids do their homework sprawled out on the bed? Or lying on the living room floor, with cartoons on the television? Parents, a new day has dawned! Kids are getting into good homework habits early, with spaces that showcase their interests. Homework spaces can be carved out of any location in the home—kids’ […]
It’s that time of year, when your children will be craving candy made with pure high-fructose corn syrup. Or maybe not, if local company TruSweets has anything to do with it. Started by Bert Cohen of Lincolnshire, the company makes organic and natural gummy sweets and jelly beans—that taste just as good as Sour Patch […]
Every September, we entrust a major part of the care and mentoring of our children to a new teacher or teachers. And if we’re lucky, these individuals give our kids knowledge, perspective and understanding; helping our children become their best selves. Often, they transform and inspire. And they don’t ask for much in return. Sometimes, […]
When former caterer Meg Dhamer of Libertyville sent her children off to college, they encouraged her to share her fabulous cooking with a broader audience. The result is Pigtale Twist: Ridiculously Garlic Blue Dressing, Three Berry Vinaigrette and Buttery Caramel Sauce. All are bottled at Lamb’s Farm by adults with developmental disabilities—and the organization receives […]
